With a global market size of USD 12.13 billion (as of 2022), Japanese mangas have indeed become an essential part of comic connoisseurs’ life. The industry is likely to grow at a CAGR of 17.4 between ...

The American Manga Awards has been announced, shining a spotlight on the medium in the West. Set to take place this year as a part of the upcoming Anime NYC, the ceremony has revealed not only the ...

For decades, the comic book landscape in the West has been dominated by caped crusaders and spandex-clad heroes. But a revolution has been brewing and its victor is clear: manga. Now, before we ...

Over the last few years, Japanese animation and comic books have seen an explosion of popularity in the United States. From Netflix adaptations to Macy's Thanksgiving Day floats to a win at this ...

It might very well be. Manga has proved to be an influential force across culture as not just art and literature, but also as ...

Anime NYC, the largest anime convention on the East Coast, and Japan Society, the venerable New York–based institution dedicated to the celebration and promotion of Japanese culture and society, have ...

Anime NYC and Japan Society have revealed the 30 nominees for the first American Manga Awards. The ceremony will be held on August 22 at the Japan Society in New York City, preceding the Anime NYC ...

Director Sho Miyake transforms two of the cult manga artist’s stories into a poetic film that’s hard to forget.

TOKYOPOP announced that their acclaimed manga, A Smart and Courageous Child, has been nominated for a 2025 American Manga Award in the category of Best One-Shot. Created by Miki Yamamoto, the manga ...

Lamar Giles (left) and Kazu Kibuishi speak at the at the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table’s (GNCRT) President’s Program, “Comics in Libraries: Past, Present, and Future” during the American ...